Two Miami police officers filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the producers of a new crime drama, claiming the show’s plot borrows too much from their real-life case. The officers, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, worked on a 2016 drug bust where they seized millions in cartel cash. They argue that
Scientists recently corrected a key research paper about brain cells called microglia. These tiny cells act like the brain’s cleanup crew and defense team mixed together. Instead of being identical, they switch between different roles depending on what the brain needs at the time. This flexibility h
Over two thousand researchers signed a letter last week warning that getting rid of the National Science Board weakens America’s position against countries like China. The board, created in 1950, used to guide how taxpayer money supports science and engineering research. Its twenty-plus members, app
A sudden court decision has forced South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) to cut short its usual plans and call an urgent meeting. The country’s top court recently ruled that impeachment talks against President Cyril Ramaphosa can restart, over an old scandal called “Farmgate. ” This scandal
The Michigan Science Center is turning a fourth-floor gallery into something unusual—a life-sized cardboard maze inspired by Detroit’s neighborhoods and landmarks. Opening in early May, the exhibit isn’t just a fun challenge; it’s a creative way to blend art, engineering, and local pride. Built enti
High school athletes across Southwest Michigan are putting up numbers that turn heads this spring. From softball sluggers to track stars, the latest Athlete of the Week poll highlights athletes who are pushing their teams forward with performances that stand out. Baseball diamonds are seeing some s
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym had just finished his summer internship in Washington when his life ended. The 21-year-old was walking near 7th and M Streets Northwest last June when a stray bullet hit him during a shooting. Police say the shot wasn’t meant for him, but that doesn’t bring him back. Three peop
Aurora’s 32nd Sports Festival kicked off with a burst of energy at Phillips Park, where middle schoolers from 14 local schools gathered to compete in a wide array of games. The event, organized by the city’s Youth Services Division, draws more than a thousand students and a similar number of volunte
The nonprofit in Minnesota was meant to help the community, but it ended up draining $6. 5 million for private use. The money went to luxury cars, trips to Las Vegas, and other personal expenses of its leaders. One executive used the charity’s money to pay his child support and a tax bill he owed
Kids in kindergarten and first grade often struggle to stay focused. Their attention jumps around even when the work stays the same. Most tests for focus only look at how many answers are right or how long it takes on average. But what if the real story is in the ups and downs of their response time
